Binge Drinking in Canada

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What is Binge Drinking?drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time causing intoxicationaccording to the Canadian Medical Association, a binge is considered to be one of the following:5 or more drinks for men4 or more drinks for menall drinks must be consumed on one occasion for it to be considered a bingegreater public health problem than alcoholism (effects a higher percentage of drinkers) Binge Drinking Statsin 2008, 24.1 % of males (3.3 million) and 9.6% of females (1.4 million) reported binge drinking between both sexes, people aged between 18 to 35 are more likely to participate in binge drinking a Canadian study of emergency room departments found that 42% of patients with violent injuries had a blood alcohol content (BAC) over .08% (due to binge drinking)a driver with a BAC of .10% if 50 times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident Immediate Effects of Binge Drinking Some of the immediate effects if binge drinking include: trouble walking low blood pressureblurred visionlowered breathing slurred speech lowered pulse becoming aggressive becoming violent vomitingblacking-outpassing-out (unconscious)cold, clammy skinshallow breathing severe dehydration death Long Term Effects of Binge DrinkingSome of the long terms effects of binge drinking include: permanent brain damageskin problems stomach ulcersvitamin deficienciessexual problemsmood changesemotional changesmemory lossliver damage heart and circulatory problems multiple types of cancerpsychological problemslegal problemswithdrawalStatistics Surrounding Binge Drinking By: Taylor Baillie Binge Drinking in Canada Effects, Symptoms and Dangers of Binge Drinking Symptoms of Binge Drinking symptoms of binge drinking include: cold, clammy, pale, or bluish skinnon-responsive to efforts to be awoken not waking up after vomitingslow shallow breathing (8 breaths or less per minute)not responding to being pinched, poked or shakenrapid heart beatunable to stand What is a Blackout Party?are the newest craze when discussing binge drinkingknown to be outrageous dance parties that can lead to binge drinking and sexual assault are usually put together by college and university students but high school students are now starting to participateare currently popular within the United States (New Jersey)Laws Surrounding Binge DrinkingQueen's University Drinking Laws - 2011During Orientation Week, Sept. 4 – 12, 2011, it is the expectation that all Residence Dons and Council Member: are required to initiate a conversation and document any alcohol in residence will deny the entry alcohol into residence halls, regardless of age will require any alcohol that does enter into residence halls to be disposed of or surrendered will refrain from possessing alcohol in residence • Underage drinking is a violation of the Liquor License Act. • Open alcohol is not permitted in Residence hallways, stairwells, foyers, common rooms, washrooms or elevators. • Selling alcohol without a permit is illegal; you may be fined and/or be required to take alcohol education courses and/or you may face civil, criminal or university sanctions for violations. • If you provide alcohol to any people attending your gathering, you may be held legally responsible for their well-being and the consequences of these actions while intoxicated.

Additional Laws Surrounding Drinking at Queen's University - 2011How can YOU help? How to Prevent Binge Drinking:talk to friends to find out where you are goinghave a budget and don't allow yourself to go overkeep tract of the amount of drinks you consume What to do if Someone has Overdosed:get medical help ASAP (call 911)do not leave the person aloneplace the person in the recovery position (on their side) Dangers of Binge Drinkingdangers of binge drinking include:blacking-outlosing control of ability to make smart decisionssexual assault (both male and female)embarrassmentvideos may be filmed by others (which may be posted on the internet) alcohol poisoning possible drunk driving medical complicationsdeathAdditional Laws in Canada:legal drinking age in Canada is 18 (Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta) and 19 (in remainder of provinces and territories)cannot purchase, consume, or distribute alcohol until legal age cannot purchase alcohol without showing IDcannot operate or drive machinery with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%these are basic laws and are in place to help prevent underage drinking which in itself can lead to binge drinking